Golden Light Snack (Common Nighthawk)
During the time of golden light as the sun sets a common nighthawk snatches a fly out of the air
Tough Light (Common Nighthawk)
Here is another photo of one of the nighthawks that was flying in our neighborhood last night. A bit harsh because of the light but probably the best bug shot of the evening.
Night hawks are a type of Nightjar similar to Whip-poor-wills. They spend most of their life on the wing traveling or feeding on insects.
Nighttime Feeding Frenzy (Common Nighthawk)
The nighthawks were going crazy in our neighborhood last night with a couple of hundred birds feeding on a sudden evening hatch of flies.
Night hawks are a type of Nightjar similar to Whip-poor-wills. They spend most of their life on the wing traveling or feeding on insects.
